In the last year of his life, Saint Anthony of Padua had a tree house built in a walnut tree, to use as a hermitage, a place of prayer and contemplation. These are reflections coming from my contemplating God's world as a Secular Franciscan.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Godmother Of Punk Inspired By St. Francis of Assisi

Additional proof of the universal appeal of St. Francis of Assisi, there was a story posted on the Reuters News Service website about the influence the saint had on the latest album produced by Patti Smith. Called "the Godmother of Punk," Ms. Smith was reported to have been inspired by St. Francis in her recent songwriting. Reuters reports that she spent some time in front of the tomb of the Saint, while visiting the basilica in Assisi. Here is the full story.

St. Anthony of Padua

About Me

I have been a professed Secular Franciscan since 1988. I am married. I am active in my parish, as a lector and member of the choir. The Holy Spirit has lead me on a journey full of twists and turns; from studying for the priesthood, to being a novice for the Franciscan friars, to working in the financial industry. I was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in 2012. It has been a wonderful, spiritual ride so far, and it is not over!

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All are welcome here. I hope you will find my random thoughts, reflections, and bits of news interesting. I write from a Franciscan and layman's viewpoint about our Church, our country and our world.

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"All who love the Lord with their whole heart, their whole soul and mind, with all their strength and love their neighbors as themselves and hate their bodies with their vices and sins, and receive the Body and Blood of Lord of our Lord Jesus Christ, and produce worthy fruits of penance."(St. Francis of Assisi, Exhortation to the Brothers and Sisters of Penance)